Pre-Owned 1877 Sydney Mint Victorian "Shield" Full Sovereign Gold Coin
The Pre-Owned 1877 Sydney Mint Victorian "Shield" Full Sovereign features the crowned shield of the royal arms design, with an 'S' mintmark below to signify this coin was minted in Sydney. The obverse side of the coin bears the 'Young Head' portrait of Queen Victoria and the coin’s year-date. - Weighs 7.98g and is struck in 22ct gold. - Minted by The Sydney Mint, Australia. - Struck to a bullion finish. - VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt. - Diameter: 22.05mm Thickness: 1.52mm. The Sydney Mint struck gold sovereigns for The Royal Mint between 1871 and 1926. On the reverse of the coin, underneath the shield, appears a conjoined rose, thistle and shamrock; and above this is where the mint mintmark can be located. This appears as a small 'S' and is quite small so viewing with an eyeglass may be required.